It's more than a job
As a Contract Logistics Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, you will manage end-to-end warehousing operations for our customers. By doing so with precision, you not only contribute to the success of your team, but also to the day-to-day operations and success in the warehouse and distribution centres. For example, storing and delivering delicate flowers and fresh ingredients to local stores for everyday lunches and family celebrations. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work truly contributes to more than we imagine.
How you create impact
Quality Management
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive healthcare quality management system (QMS) in accordance with applicable regulations and industry standards.
- Establish and implement quality control procedures and protocols to ensure adherence to product specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct regular internal audits and inspections to assess compliance with quality standards, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish quality objectives, monitor performance indicators, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide guidance and support in the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and compliance across the organization.
- Monitor and analyse quality data, generating reports and metrics to track performance trends and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
- Risk Management: Identify and assess quality risks within the logistics operations. Implement risk mitigation strategies and drive proactive measures to minimize potential quality issues.
- Supplier Quality Management: Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to ensure they meet our quality expectations.
- Investigate and manage quality-related incidents, customer complaints, and non-conformance issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions as necessary.
- Conduct training sessions and workshops to raise awareness and promote a culture of quality and compliance among employees.
Regulatory Compliance
- Stay updated with local, regional, and international regulations, guidelines, and industry best practices related to pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Proactively ensure our operations comply with all applicable requirements.
- Lead and ensure compliance with the requirements for licenses and certifications, maintaining their validity.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify new projects and improvement opportunities to continuously enhance the Healthcare Quality Management System
External Engagement
- Coordinate and participate in external audits and inspections, ensuring readiness and facilitating timely and successful completion.
- Support the business development/commercial/sales team with quality matters during RFI/RFP/RFQ
- Act as the key contact personnel for customers, for matters relating to quality
What we would like you to bring
- (Mandatory) Pharmacist with a valid Korean license
- Working at the warehouse in Pyeongtaek
- Business-level English proficiency is preferred.
- Proven experience (5+ years) in quality management within the pharmaceutical or medical device industry, preferably within a logistics environment.
- Strong knowledge of relevant regulations and quality standards, such as Good Distribution Practice (GDP), ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
- Familiarity with pharmaceutical and medical device transportation and storage requirements, including temperature-controlled environments and cold chain management.
- Experience in conducting audits, inspections, and managing regulatory compliance activities.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and build relationships with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory authorities.
- Detail-oriented and organized, with a focus on ensuring accuracy and precision in quality management processes.
- Good presentation skills – able to effectively communicate in both speaking engagements as well as email communication for both internal and external parties
What's in it for you
At Kuehne + Nagel, you get to grow your expertise, shape processes and deliver innovative solutions. We are continuously building our local and global network and our product portfolio, creating career opportunities in different fields of work worldwide.
As a leader in the logistics industry, we provide a collaborative and IT driven environment where you will work with motivated and customer-centric colleagues across the world.
Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
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